Breakthrough new pill can reduce alcohol consumption by more than 50%
The pill reduced alcohol intake by more than half among the people who received it, from an average of five drinks per day to two.
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JJ Shavit
- May 26
Researchers identify ancient wound healing process in the body
The world we live in is filled with dangers - from harmful bacteria and viruses to accidents and injuries - that pose a constant threat.
JJ Shavit
- May 19
Researchers use electricity to heal wounds three times faster
Chronic wounds are a significant health concern, particularly for elderly people and those with diabetes where they can lead to amputation.
JJ Shavit
- May 8
Breakthrough new vaccine proves effective against skin and pancreatic cancer
Vaccination with senescent cells significantly reduces the development of tumours in experimental models of melanoma and pancreatic cancer.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 27
New immunotherapy shows promising results in fighting skin cancer
A new class of immunotherapy has shown promising results in fighting the most aggressive form of skin cancer according to a new study.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 26
Revolutionary discovery unearths ancient wound healing technique
The world we live in is filled with dangers from harmful bacteria and viruses to accidents and injuries - that pose a constant threat to us.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 24
FDA-approved pill can reduce alcohol intake by more than 50%
Researchers have identified a pill used to treat a common skin disease as an “incredibly promising” treatment for alcohol use disorder.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 22
Groundbreaking wearable patch painlessly delivers drugs through the skin
Using ultrasonic waves that propel drug molecules into the skin, the patch could be used to treat a variety of skin conditions.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 8
Groundbreaking new vaccine slashes skin and pancreatic cancer rates
Cancer cells have long been a challenge for the immune system to identify and attack. A news study from IRB Barcelona could change this.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 1
Breakthrough research offers new hope for anti-aging therapies
Research could potentially lead to therapies for various degenerative diseases, including cancer, fibrosis, and even cosmetic dermatology.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 30
Common weed may be the key to an anti-aging breakthrough
A plant that is often considered a noxious weed may hold the key to better skin protection and wound healing, according to new research.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 24
Gamechanging pill can reduce alcohol intake by more than 50%
Researchers have identified a pill used to treat a common skin disease as an “incredibly promising” treatment for alcohol use disorder.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 14
Lifechanging implants can restore 20/20 vision to the blind and visually-impaired
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 12
Lab-grown eye cells could be the cure for blindness, study finds
Retinal cells grown from stem cells, called organoids, are reprogrammed and ready for trials in humans with degenerative eye disorders.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 6
Groundbreaking vaccine significantly reduces skin and pancreatic cancers
Vaccination with senescent cells significantly reduces the development of tumours in experimental models of melanoma and pancreatic cancer.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 24
Groundbreaking pill can reduce alcohol intake by more than 50%
Researcher have identified a pill used to treat a common skin disease as an “incredibly promising” treatment for alcohol use disorder.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 13
Reprogrammed skin cells can treat blindness, researchers find
Resaerchers coaxed human skin cells reprogrammed to act as stem cells to develop into layers of several types of retinal cells.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 6
Groundbreaking vaccine proven effective against skin and pancreatic cancer
Vaccination with senescent cells significantly reduces the development of tumours in experimental models of melanoma and pancreatic cancer.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 31
High tech mosquito repelling device requires no heat, electricity or skin contact
A device developed for the U.S. military provides protection from mosquitos for an extended period without heat, electricity or skin contact
JJ Shavit
- Jan 25
Researchers discover the origins of pleasurable touch in the brain
A parent’s reassuring touch. A friend’s warm hug. A lover’s enticing embrace. These are among the tactile joys in our lives.
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